Health Uganda
(HUG)
A registered 501c supporting healthcare in East Africa
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HUG News
Children's Art Supplies
Jane Moriarty started HUG's tradition of bringing children's art supplies along with medical supplies to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. We are inspired by her generous spirit, and are proud to continue the tradition today!
Our Mission
Support programs that advance medical care to improve the health of communities in Uganda.
Uganda is a vibrant, growing country in East Africa with a population of nearly 50 million people. Uganda is also a country of young people with nearly half of the population aged 14 years or under. Despite this large and growing population, healthcare is a limited resource in Uganda.
World Health Organization (WHO) Recommendations
US:
1 doctor for every 300 people.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a doctor-to-patient ratio of 1 doctor for every 1,000 people.
Uganda:
1 doctor for every 25,000 people.
1 nurse for every 11,000 people.
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH)
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Health Uganda, Inc (HUG) was founded at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) for the Medical School of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST).
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Founded in 1940, MRRH is a 600 bed hospital that provides care for surrounding districts in southwestern Uganda, as well as patients from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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HUG is responsible for the founding and growth of the first Gastroenterology (GI) and Endoscopy Unit at MRRH.
Impact
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This endoscopy unit was the first to provide diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services in Uganda.
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Since its founding, >6000 patients have undergone upper endoscopy, diagnosing
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>1000 cases of esophageal cancer
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>1400 cases of gastric cancer
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HUG also provides treatment of conditions ranging from peptic ulcer disease to esophageal cancer.
Who We Are
Kathleen Corey
As founder and president of Health Uganda, Inc, Dr. Kathleen Corey brings over 20 years of medical experience as a physician and a passion for global medicine to the organization. Kathleen, an Associate Professor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, has travelled to East Africa since 2009. At Mbarara University of Science and Technology, she was selected as an honorary lecturer for her commitment to medical education. Kathleen is dedicated to the advancing the medical care of patients throughout Uganda.
Michelle Lai
As the Treasurer of HUG, lifelong activist, and supporter of human rights and equality, Dr. Michelle Lai has a firm belief that access to healthcare is an inherent human right. She is an Associate Professor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
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Okello Samson
Dr. Okello Samson is a physician at MRRH and esteemed faculty member at MUST School of Medicine. He is a graduate of the Harvard School of Public Health and has an expertise in gastroenterology and infectious disease. He is, with Dr. Corey, the co-founder of the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital Gastroenterology Endoscopy Unit.
Samantha Burke
Samantha Burke is our program coordinator and deals with fundraising, outreach, social media, and is first person of contact. She is a Cornell University 2022 graduate and is currently attending Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She aspires to be involved in orthopedic surgery, while maintaining a strong connection to global health initiatives.
Donate and Create Lasting Impact
Our HUG Heroes
We would not be able to make nearly as great an impact without our fabulous support system. Below we have highlighted some #HUGHeroes that have gone above and beyond to contribute to HUG's mission.
Get in Touch
EIN 83-2850098
25 New Chardon Street #6391
Boston, MA 02114
(PH) 617-843-3528
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